In Office XP in Excel I can not select two columns it automatically expands
the selection to include the Merged Row above it which includes all the
columns below - not just the two I selected. When I select just two cells
the right click does not include the option to "Unhide" or "Hide". I have
to go to the format menu, select column and select "Unhide" or "Hide".

Is there a way to select columns without including the merged rows within
the spreadsheet? Is there a shortcut to "Hide" or "UnHide" with a right
click or keyboard shortcut like in Office 2000?

Thank you in advance for your reply's.

Lisa